2016 Honda Civic electrical system problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Aug 26, 2026GAElectrical SystemSteeringWheels & Tires

   Failure of my Electric Power Steering General Assembly/Steering Rack and Pinion in my 2016 Honda Civic EX sedan while driving at highway speeds. My steering wheel sticks or feels notchy at highway speeds requiring physical effort to overcome the binding. A highly reputable independent automotive shop (Gearheadz) in [XXX] has confirmed in its diagnosis that this is a dangerous defect that needs to be corrected. The odometer on my 2016 Honda Civic EX has only 70,000 mileage as…

   NHTSA complaint #11759624 · source
2. Filed Jul 23, 2026AZElectrical SystemSteering

   With increasing frequency, at seemingly any condition or speed, a cluster of dashboard warnings, including power steering EPS, ABS, tire pressure TPMS, and others, flash on and stay on. Shortly after, the warnings appear power steering assist fails completely. This leads to uneasy and potentially dangerous circumstances as the car becomes minimally controllable as the physical effort required to maneuver is largely increased. Making turns especially difficult and hazardous…

   NHTSA complaint #11752474 · source
3. Filed Jun 23, 2026COElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   Honda civic is stalling while driving due to faulty fuel pump or fuel delivery component. Computer not coordinating correct power.

   NHTSA complaint #11746051 · source
4. Filed May 11, 2026190,000 miALElectrical System

   Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while getting maintenance work performed on the vehicle , her mechanic discovered a mileage discrepancy through a Carfax report. The contact stated that she was given a Carfax report upon purchase of the vehicle; however, the report she was given did not match her mechanic's Carfax report. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 120,000 and at the time of…

   NHTSA complaint #11737007 · source
5. Filed Apr 24, 2026CABrakesElectrical SystemLighting

   I was driving my car home from work and many warning lights lit up on my car dashboard (brake problem, engine problem, uphill start, steering problem) etc.. I got off the freeway and my car dashboard lit up and notified me “to pull over to a safe location because my car needle (temperature) was on high. I pulled over to a safe location and opened the hood and noticed that the antifreeze coolant compartment was empty) my car could have caught on fire because there was no…

   NHTSA complaint #11733704 · source
6. Filed Nov 19, 2025TXElectrical SystemEngineSteering

   My 2016 Honda Civic has a recurring safety-critical defect that began approximately 2–3 weeks after purchase. While turning (most often left turns), the vehicle suddenly shuts off without warning. When this occurs, the power steering assist locks, brake assist is lost, and the electrical system cuts off and then reboots. This has happened more than 5–6 times and nearly caused collisions. I had to apply extreme brake pressure to avoid hitting another vehicle during one…

   NHTSA complaint #11700294 · source
7. Filed Oct 16, 2025172,000 miCAElectrical System

   Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Honda Civic in October 2024. The contact stated that while attempting to trade the vehicle at the dealer, the Carfax Report indicated a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. The contact stated that at the time of purchase, the odometer reading was 109,000; however, the Carfax Report indicated that the mileage was 172,000 in 2023.

   NHTSA complaint #11693913 · source
8. Filed Jun 16, 2025GAElectrical SystemSteering

   I have a 2016 Civic LX, and the steering is sticking when on center when the vehicle has been driving for a while/is warmed up. I have read multiple instances and reports of this issue and the EPS/rack being the culprit even when this car was released 10 years ago. There was never a bulletin or a recall for this model year but it is the same issue for the 2022-2025 model years, and it is frustrating that it is still occurring. It requires more pressure than needed to move…

   NHTSA complaint #11667095 · source
9. Filed Jun 10, 2025CABrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   Warning display of the following on the dashboard: Early lane departure mitigation problem collision mitigation system problem brake system mitigation Adaptive cruise control problem lane keeping assist problem

   NHTSA complaint #11666188 · source
10. Filed May 17, 2025CAElectrical System

    My manual key…it wasn’t program. I just found out when my battery died and we won’t able to open the door manually. And when I told the dealer where I bought it, they were charging me to program it. And it cost a lot, so, I didn’t had it done. Then, just two days ago, my car won’t start again. I just got a new battery from AAA. So, I have to call them again and re check it. The battery was fine. So, the AAA employee asked me to call you or email you. Coz prolly I have a…

    NHTSA complaint #11661644 · source
11. Filed Feb 25, 2025ILBrakesElectrical System

    Honda did a software update on my vehicle tied to the recall below. The dealership stated to me that they need to replace the VSA modulator and they are claiming this is not covered since they did the software update a few years ago. I believe they are directly corollated as I don't drive the car much only have 27K miles on the car. They are asking me to the pay for replacing the modulator VSA and are stating that this is not covered under the recall. It's hard for me to…

    NHTSA complaint #11644869 · source
12. Filed Feb 14, 2025ILElectrical System

    Failed body control module known issue with Honda for years. wants to stick consumer with $1300 repair bill so car can be drive able again.

    NHTSA complaint #11642757 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology